Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero told Senator Imee Marcos on Friday, April 11, not to use the Senate as a platform for her political objectives and instead urge her to use her name, title, and influence as a bridge toward unity, not a wedge for division. Senate President Francis "Chiz"...
President Marcos has rejected the naturalization of controversial Chinese national Li Duan Wang, Malacañang announced on Friday, April 11. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the...
The Philippines and New Zealand are looking to take their relationship forward as both countries' leaders engaged in a conversation on Thursday, April 10. File photo of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during the latter's visit to...
Senator Imee Marcos expressed her disappointment after Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero refused to sign a contempt order against one of the resource persons during a Senate panel inquiry that she led on Thursday, April 10. Senator Imee Marcos presides over the Senate Committee on Foreign...
President Marcos and King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco renewed both countries' relationship as the two nations marked 50 years of diplomatic ties this year. Photos: Department of Foreign Affairs, Pexels In his message to King Mohammed dated April 10, President Marcos highlighted the...
President Marcos has ordered an investigation into the kidnapping and the death of Filipino-Chinese business tycoon Anson Que, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Castro said this after the Filipino-Chinese business community...
If there is no basis, no one has the right to demand the President to do a hair follicle test. This was the response of Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro to those asking President Marcos to undergo follicle drug test , stressing the burden of proof is upon those...
Do not idolize or applaud politicians who make problematic comments, particularly misogynistic and insensitive remarks on women, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) This after President Marcos branded disrespectful remarks of some politicians towards women as...
In a bid to make the licensure process more relevant and responsive, President Marcos said that the long-standing one-size-fits-all teacher board exam would be replaced with a specialization-based Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) starting September 2025. NEW EXAM SCHEME...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald...
In a significant move, the defense for former president Rodrigo Duterte has submitted a detailed critique of victim participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings, calling for stricter identification requirements and unified legal representation. ICC photos In a four-page...
President Marcos highlighted the role of digital media in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as he led the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, April 9. BAGONG PILIPINAS MARKETPLACE — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads...
